Arts and Crafts

This includes all art centers, art museums, and arts and crafts stores where your kid can artistically express themselves.

Art Centers - MAP of all the Art Centers

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4882
Abington Art Center is dedicated to providing opportunities for its many audiences to experience, appreciate and participate in the arts at whatever level they choose. They have classes, outreach, and exhibitions.

ACPPA - 415 W. Warren St. Norristown, PA 19401 215.605.1616
This community art center is a nonprofit (501(c)3) arts organization dedicated to providing educational experiences for artists and community members that promote an improvement in the quality of their lives. They have great affordable kids art classes. My daughter and I took a class through here and loved it!

Cheltenham Art Center - 439 Ashbourne Rd. Cheltenham, PA 19012 215.379.4660
The Art Center's goal progressed to include making art an integral part of the lives of the people in the area and to support the artists who live and work in the vicinity. They have classes, exhibitions, theatre performances, and special events.

Chester County Art Association - 100 N Bradford Ave. West Chester, PA 19382

Darlington Art Center - 977 Shavertown Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19061 - 610.358.3632

Doylestown Art Center - 323 S Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901 - 215.348.0433

Greater Norristown Art League - 800 W. Germantown Pike E. Norriton, PA 19403 610.539.3393
This Art League is a non-profit organization with a 501 (c)(3) status engaged in the promotion and teaching of the Arts. They offer day and evening classes for adults and children, workshops in all media, exhibition opportunities, life classes, Saturday classes and summer camps for children.  Our monthly meetings are free and open to the public. 

MainLine Art Center - Old Buck Road & Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 610.525.0272
The Main Line Art Center's mission is to inspire and engage artistic creativity for all ages and abilities and to celebrate and strengthen the essential role of visual art in community life. They have classes, activities, exhibitions, and birthday parties.

Oreland Art Center - 228 Bala Ave Oreland, PA 19075 - 215.572.6855
They have adult and kids art classes as well as galleries.

Phoenix Village Art Center - 207-209 Bridge St. Phoenixville, PA 19460 - 610.983.9430
They have children and adult art classes. They also have first Fridays (first Friday of the month) where you can go through the art gallery and meet the artists for free.

Wayne Art Center - 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 610.688.3553
The Wayne Art Center offers instruction for all ages in the visual arts, crafts, music and drama. Our gallery presents several exhibits each year, highlighting local, regional and national artists.

Whitemarsh Community Art Center - 100 Cedar Grove Rd. Conshohocken, PA 19428 - 610.825.0917

Art Centers that are a distance away

Banana Factory –25 W. Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-332-1300
The Banana Factory, a community art center and gallery, recognizes the importance of the visual arts and has dedicated itself to promoting and sharing them with everyone, regardless of age, race or economic background. From gallery exhibitions by nationally-known artists to shows by local school children and summer employment programs for inner-city youth, the center is making the arts accessible to all. They have kids art classes and events.

Crayola Factory – 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042 610.515.8000
This hands-on discovery center for children and the adults in their lives provides creative personal development experiences through art. They have so many interactive exhibits, arts adventures and more. Admission for Adults and Children (ages 3-64): $9.50Seniors (ages 65+): $9.00Military Discount$8.50 , and Infants (2 and younger): Free Admission.

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Art Museums - MAP of all the Museums

Barnes Foundation – 300 N Latches Ln Merion Station, PA 19066 610.667.0290
Advanced reservations are required for all visits and are accepted by telephone, fax or e-mail Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 4:30. Admission is $10.00 per person. All tickets and parking are non-refundable. The Barnes Foundation has summer workshops and an arboretum, and an art collection of French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings.

Brandywine River Museum – U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610.388.2700
Exhibiting American art in a 19th-century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting. A variety of programs for families are offered throughout the year. Events include the Free Sunday Mornings in March, June and September, and weekend and summer workshops. Admission is Adults, $8.00; seniors (65+), students with ID and children ages 6-12, $5.00. Free for children under 6.

Fabric Workshop and Museum – 1222 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.568.1111 Future Home: 1214 Arch Street
The FWM exists to enable the finest artists today to work with new materials and to expand the frontiers of contemporary artistic practice and to educate the public about the significance of contemporary art. They do presentations for school groups and have family programs. Suggested donation of $5 for Adults, $2 for Children.

James A. Michener Museum - 138 South Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 215.340.9800
Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. They have lots of kids events and programs. The cost of admission is Adult: $6.50, Senior: $6.00, Students/Children age 6-18: $4.00, Children under 6: free.

Lancaster Museum of Art - 135 North Lime Street Lancaster, PA 17602 717.394.3497
The Lancaster Museum of Art is a dynamic non-profit art center that explores, educates and presents traditional and innovative art forms. Admission is free. They have great art classes and outreach events.

PA Academy of Fine Arts - 118 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215.972.7600
The mission of the academy is that of collecting, exhibiting, and teaching fine art in America, combining studio instruction and direct contact with historic and contemporary works of art. The Academy offers a range of public educational programs, including general guided tours of the Galleries. Admission for Adults $7 Seniors and Students with I.D. $6, Youth ages 5 - 18 $5, FREE for members and children under 5. Morris Gallery exhibitions and ground floor of the Historic Landmark Building is free.

Philadelphia Museum of Art -Art Museum Dr Philadelphia, PA 19101 215.763.8100
The Museum contains over 225,000 works of art, and in its sweep of 200 captivating galleries visitors find many surprises and changing exhibitions. The museum has many family programs and kids art classes. General admission is Adults: $14, Seniors (ages 62 & over): $12, Students (with valid ID):$10, Children ages 13–18: $10, ages 12 & under: Free, and Sunday pay as you wish.

Rodin Museum – Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646 215.568.6026
This museum has assembled the largest collection of Rodin's works outside Paris, including bronze castings, plaster studies, drawings, prints, letters, and books.A contribution of $3 per person is suggested.

Woodmere Art Museum – 9201 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215.247.0476
The legacy of Philadelphia's art can be seen through Woodmere's Permanent Art Collection, our Art Classes, the Edward M. David Art Research Library, and Woodmere's Art Tours & Excursions. Enjoy Philadelphia, its art, and its artists through Woodmere Art Museum. Admission to the museum is free.

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Arts and Crafts Stores - MAP of all the stores

A.C. Moore - 978 Bethlehem Pike Montgomeryville, PA 18936 - Map - 215.699.7224
-1824 Ridge Pike Suite 102 Royersford, PA 19468 - 610.409.0570
-2940 Springfield Rd Broomall, PA 19008 - 610.353.1117
-970 W Street Road (132) Warminster, PA 18974 - 215.672.7360
A mega craft store they have weekly kids craft events, classes, and summer camps. Check out this site for a list of craft classes.

The Clay Studio–137-139 n. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 - 215.925.3453
As Philadelphia's only nonprofit solely dedicated to the education and promotion of the ceramic arts, and as one of the world's leading institutions in the field, The Clay Studio offers a unique venue for arts enthusiasts. They have classes for kids and outreach events.

Color Me Mine- 109 W. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 - 610.687.9777
- Color Me Mine - 801 Bethlehem Pike Montgomeryville, PA 19454 - 215.412.4565
Color me mine is a clay and pottery studio where you can take classes or paint and glaze already made pieces.

East Falls Glassworks - Suite 3113 3510 Scotts Ln. Phila, PA 19129 - 215.908.7924
We are a public access glass studio offering glassblowing classes, studio rental and work for sale by local glass artists and they encourage visitors to watch at any time.

The Handwork Studio - 35 N. Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA - 610.660.9600
They have folk arts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and machine sewing classes. There are birthday parties, camps, and more.

Kids N Clay -110A W. Germantown Pike @ Swede Rd. East Norriton, PA 19401 - 610.272.2007
They offer wet clay programs and paint your own ceramics. They have classes, parties, events and summer programs. They also wave the sitting fee on first Fridays of the month.

Mermaid Art Studios - 1 E Butler Ave. Ambler, PA 19002 - 215.619.4757

Michaels - 104 Allan Wood DrPlymouth Meeting PA 19428610 828.5815
- 200 W DeKalb PikeKing of Prussia PA 19406 - 610.265.2196
-1231 Knapp Rd Montgomery Township PA 19454 -215.699.6277
-2534 W Moreland Rd Willow Grove PA 19090 - 215.784.9833
-1055 W Street (132& 611)Warrington PA 18976 - 215.918.2462
A mega craft store they have weekly kids craft events, classes, and summer camps. Check out this site for a list of events.

The Mud Room – 11 Station Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003 - 610.896.3887
The mud room is a ceramic studio where you can paint a variety of clay pots, mugs, plates, and figurines. There is a work area in which to create your art work, and you can go pick it up in a few days after it's been fired.

The Mud Shack - The Village Shopping Center, 515 Stump Road, North Wales, PA - 215.393.8380
They have classes, parties, a mobile demonstration, and even camps. They have Daddy, Mommy and me classes with a storybook reading, and other special events.

Paint and Pottery and Bead Bazaar - 15 West Oakland Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 - 215.348.9003
They have beading and pottery painting. There are always special deals and special events. They have Mommy and Me crafts, kids parties, workshops and so much more.

Painted Plate - 104 W. Market St. West Chester, PA - 610.738.0603
Besides walk-ins they do birthday parties, summer camp, and ladies nights.

Rainbow Arts and Crafts - 521 W Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19403 - 610.275.5110

Sweet Mabel Folk Art & Fine Craft - 41 N. Narberth Ave. Narberth, PA 19072 - 610.667.3041
They have great Sunday kids workshops for only $15.

Tessare Studio and Gallery- 6780 German Ave. Philadelphia, PA - 215.848.2110
They have open studios Saturday and Sunday 12-5. The cost is around $10-$50 depending on your project. They specialize in mosaics.

Ubead2 - 105 East Lancaster Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 - 610.688.8842
You can either buy your beads “to go” or you can design your piece and then assemble it at one of our worktables.They have workshops designed for every level of beaders including instant gratification and introductory projects for beginners to intricate bead weaving techniques.

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